MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN LTs year 1996

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Pass percent:43.26%

(The average a diesel VOLKSWAGEN LT year 1996 passes without issue)

Based on:5,455 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1112
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	675
Headlamp aim out of alignment	633
Registration plate lamp issues	503
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	436
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	395
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	378
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	337
Brake pipe excessively corroded	310
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	190
Registration plate issues	124
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	103
Rear brake application uneven	98
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	97
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	97
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	96
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	94
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	93
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	91
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	86
Rear brake binding	84
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	83
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	77
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	76
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	74
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	65
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	64
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	59
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	58
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	57
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	55
Front brake application uneven	54
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	53
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	53
Brake hose damaged	53
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	51
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	51
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	51
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	51
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	50
Windscreen has damage	49
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	49
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	49
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	48
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	48
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	48
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	47
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	46
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	45
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	43
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	43
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	41
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	40
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	40
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	40
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	40
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	39
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	39
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	38
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	38
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	38
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	37
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	36
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	36
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	36
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	35
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	34
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	33
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	32
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	32
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	31
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	31
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	31
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	31
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	31
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	30
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	30
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	29
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	29
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	29
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	28
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	28
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	27
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	27
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	27
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	26
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	26
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	25
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	25
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	25
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	25
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	24
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	24
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	23
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	23
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	23
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	23
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	22
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	22
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	22
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	22
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	22
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	22
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	22
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	22
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	22
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	21
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	21
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	20
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	20
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	20
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	20
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	20
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	20
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	20
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	20
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	20
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	19
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	19
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	19
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	19
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	19
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	19
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	19
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	18
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	18
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	18
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	18
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	17
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	17
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	17
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	17
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	17
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	17
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	17
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	16
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	16
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	16
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	16
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	15
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	15
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	15
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	15
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	15
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	15
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	15
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	14
Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	14
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	14
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	14
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	14
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	14
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	14
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	14
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	13
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	13
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	13
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	13
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	13
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	13
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	13
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	13
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	13
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	13
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	13
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	13
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	12
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	12
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	12
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	12
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	11
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	11
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	11
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Windscreen washer not working	11
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	11
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	11
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	11
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	11
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	11
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	11
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	11
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	11
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	10
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	10
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Front brake excessively fluctuating	10
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	10
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	10
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	10
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	10
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	10
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	10
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10

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MOT History from tests of diesel VOLKSWAGEN LTs year 1996

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